2026.06.09 21:14 GMT+8

China eyes space-based networks amid Starlink expansion

Updated 2026.06.09 21:14 GMT+8
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Hu Haiying, president of the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, warns that orbital slots and radio frequencies are limited. With Starlink rapidly deploying satellites, China faces pressure to develop its own space-based networks. While China's terrestrial infrastructure is strong, the US has turned to orbit-based solutions. Hu predicts significant progress from all major players within the next two years.

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